Tips For Replacing Table Legs on Your Coffee Table
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The coffee table is the center of interaction in your living room and it’s important to make sure that your coffee table legs are sturdy enough to withstand years of use. The legs of a coffee table add character and style and can also help to reinforce its design and style. If they are well made, they will not only look great but be functional for years to come.
The height of coffee table legs is extremely important. You don’t want them so high that you have to stoop over to eat a cup of coffee or that are too low that people can easily get underneath to eat. Most designers specify that the leg is at least twice as high as the table top, which usually works well for smaller round tables. It’s important not to go below the recommended height because the legs will become damaged and the table top will become damaged as well.
When choosing the wood screws to install your coffee table legs you want to choose ones that are large enough to allow for the widest part of the leg to rest on the table top and that won’t protrude through the tabletop. The screws that you select should also be big enough so that the screws slide in all the way through the legs and over the tabletop. There are some designs where the screw extends outside the tabletop, but that can become damaged if it is pushed through hardwood. Look for larger screws so that the whole leg will fit into the wood without a lot of additional movement.
Tips For Replacing Table Legs on Your Coffee Table
To keep your wood coffee table legs looking nice, you’ll want to wax them after you have installed them. Waxing keeps the surface nice and shiny and prevents it from becoming weathered and dull quickly. You may also want to consider painting your legs, especially if your table is painted or stained. A light layer of color will make the legs appear more attractive than if they are plain. If your legs are already painted or stained, you can paint or stain them yourself and save some money.
It is important that you buy your coffee table legs from a reputable dealer. It’s always better to buy the legs from someone who specializes in wooden furniture. This ensures that they will install the legs properly and ensure that they look nice once they are in your home. Many furniture stores carry wooden coffee table tops, but they often have a limited selection. A specialty store will be able to provide you with a larger selection of products and you can get them at a good price. You can usually find the names of your chosen dealers by asking people you know for advice.
Once your coffee table legs arrive, carefully apply the wax and then use the wood screws to screw them onto the table top. The legs will be attached to the top using the grommet holes. The legs will be held securely in place until you need to replace the legs. When removing the legs, make sure that you don’t remove the grommet holes.